Shirokita Park
This long-standing park was built on the banks of the Yodo River and is a place where you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms in spring, irises in early summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn.
This long-established park opened in 1934 on the banks of the Yodo River. The 9.5-hectare park is beloved for its cherry blossoms in April and the annual Johoku Chrysanthemum Exhibition held around November, making it a symbol of Osaka. The Iris Garden, home to approximately 250 varieties of iris (Edo, Ise, and Higo varieties) and 13,000 plants, is especially popular. The vibrant blue-purple, white, and yellow flowers bloom in May and June, earning the park a spot on Osaka's "Top 100 Green Landscapes." Just below the Yodo River embankment, a bay (a pond-like area along the river surrounded by dams or other structures) spreads out, attracting a variety of rare plants and animals. A stroll while observing nature up close is also a delight.
Basic information
- Price
- Free of charge
- Access
- From JR Osaka Station, Osaka Metro /Keihan Tenmabashi Station, or Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Miyakojima Station, transfer to a city bus bound for Moriguchi Shako-mae and get off at Johoku Koen-mae
- Address
- 3-29-1 Namae, Asahi-ku, Osaka 535-0004
- Telephone
- 06‐6928‐0005
